Mentor-Based Arts, Educational, And Vocational Programs To Reduce Youth Recidivism In Los Angeles
New Earth provides mentor-based arts, educational, and vocational programs that empower juvenile justice and system-involved youth (ages 13-25) to transform their lives, move toward positive, healthier life choices, and realize their full potential as contributing members of our community. New Earth serves more than 800 young people per year at its center in Culver City and in probation camps, group homes, juvenile halls, continuation schools, and public schools throughout Los Angeles County. With a less than seven percent recidivism rate among its members, New Earth programs provide young people with career training and paid work experience, a fully accredited high school diploma program, case management, arts programming, mentorship, nature expeditions, and wrap-around services that help them re-enter their communities with the support and nurturing they need to create lifelong success.
